In Practice: Update to MyMedicare accreditation requirements An exemption for practices previously ineligible for accreditation has been extended until the end of next year.
GP podcast brought to life with in-person health training A former RACGP National GP of the Year and his GP sister are bringing bespoke health education to rural South Australia.
‘A referendum on Medicare’: Frontbenchers clash in Canberra A ‘brittle consensus’ or not? On Wednesday, Mark Butler and Anne Ruston debated their parties’ respective health policies at the National Press Club.
Excess fat and sugar can harm brain function: Study GPs have even more reason to warn patients of the risks of diets high in fat and sugar, with world-first research showing impacts beyond the physical.
Plan to boost GP numbers in North-East Tasmania unveiled If the Labor Party is re-elected, medical students will be able to complete their entire degree in Launceston for the first time.
The Good GP: Measles outbreak preparedness In this episode of The Good GP Podcast, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Ramya Raman, Vice-President and Chair of RACGP Western Australia, to provide a timely update on measles, focusing on diagnosis and prevention.
Treating hypertension lowers risk of dementia: Study New research suggests proven hypertension interventions could help reduce the incidence and impact of dementia.
Rescue on the cards for ACT clinic with ‘selfless’ GPs A former registrar at the bulk-billing Interchange Health Co-operative said a bailout is ‘vital’ – but questions over long-term sustainability remain.
Summit showcases ‘the best way medicine works’ GPs shared their stories at this month’s Rural Health Summit, with medical students learning what to expect as they begin hospital internship.
Loneliness triples risk of early death for women: Study Authors say loneliness is a risk factor that should be screened for by clinicians in the same way as high blood pressure or cholesterol.